FRIENDS OF aSTEAM VILLAGE

WHO ARE WE?

A collective body comprised of parents of aSTEAM Village, Inc. participants, community volunteers, elected and non-elected public officials, professionals from various fields, and persons committed to youth seeking exposure, training, competitive opportunities, careers, career development, teambuilding, core values, and experience in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, which are the components of the aSTEAM Village, Inc.

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MISSION

To support the aSTEAM Village mission of family through pursuing opportunities for economic growth, visibility, youth empowerment, and increasing the number of youth of color pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

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VISION

To support the aSTEAM Village vision of bringing science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) learning to youth and adults in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area without regard to socioeconomic status, race, or background. The opportunities provided by aSTEAM Village, Inc. will break down barriers and open doors to higher education and ultimately successful careers, for underrepresented populstion.

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ORGANIZATION

MARKETING COMMITTEE

To raise the awareness of aSTEAM Village’s objectives, achievements, as well as building community relationships and increase aSTEAM Village’s visibility within the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.

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FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

To raise funds for organizational capacity building, programs, and other aSTEAM Village’s Initiatives.

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GRANT WRITING COMMITTEE

To pursue opportunities for grant funding from private, public, and non-profit (such as private and public foundations) corporations to support aSTEAM Village’s administrative and programmatic objectives.

ACTIVISM (VOLUNTEER) COMMITTEE

To engage parents of aSTEAM participants and community friends in volunteering their financial and non-financial resources to support aSTEAM Village’s vision and mission.